SDP SPARK - PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
SDP SPARK INVOICE PLATFORM
Dear Participants &
Authorized Representatives:
We’re excited to share
an update that will make reviewing and approving invoices in your
Self-Determination Program (SDP) easier and more transparent.
FMS Pay LLC has
partnered with SDP Spark — a secure online platform designed specifically for
California’s Self-Determination Program. Going forward, invoices from your
service providers will be sent to you through SDP Spark so that you can review
and approve them before they are processed.
Moving forward, vendors, participants and IFs will begin to submit invoices through SDP Spark instead of sending them directly to FMS Pay by email. After July 1, 2026 FMS Pay will no longer accept invoices via email.
Using SDP Spark does
not change your services, your spending plan, or your relationship with FMS Pay
LLC. It simply makes reviewing and approving invoices faster and easier. You will automatically receive an invite onto the platform after the first invoice is submitted by one of your vendors.
Approving invoices
through SDP Spark usually takes about 60 seconds and involves just three steps.
1 | Receive an email notification When a service provider creates an invoice, you will receive an email letting you know it is ready for your review. |
2 | Click the link and log in Open the email and click the link to access your secure SDP Spark account.  First time? You will be prompted to create a password and set up your
account before viewing your first invoice. This one-time step only takes a
moment — future logins will be quick and seamless. |
3 | Review and approve the invoice Once logged in, review the invoice details and click Approve if everything looks correct. If something needs correction, click Reject and the invoice is automatically sent back to the service provider. After approval, it is submitted to FMS Pay LLC for processing. |
No printing. No scanning. No emailing documents back and forth.
Most participants complete approvals in under a minute.
To help you get
started, please watch this short video showing how to log in and approve
invoices.
👉 Click Here: Watch the quick walkthroughOur goal is to make the approval process simple, clear, and transparent — so you can spend less time on paperwork and more time focusing on what matters most, caring for your loved one.
If you have any
questions or would like help getting started, we’re always happy to assist. Please consider attending our weekly info sessions for additional hands-on support.
Warm regards,
FMS Pay LLC
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